Second body in two days washes up on Mallorca beach
Investigators fear that these are the bodies of immigrants which the currents have carried to the islands.
Humphrey Carter18/03/2025 11:38 Yet another body washed up on Mallorca beach
In January and February, according to data provided by the Efe Agency, 40 boats carrying at least 823 migrants reached the Balearics, 162% more than in the first two months of last year.
More than 1,150 migrants arrive in the Canary and Balearic Islands
A total of 5,456 migrants have arrived in Spain illegally from 1 to 31 January 2025, which is 32.4% less than in the same period of 2024.
Mallorca calls for the intervention of Frontex to deal with the migration crisis
Balearics have become an established and expanding migratory route due to their proximity to Algeria and the lack of effective controls.
Fourth body found on Balearic beach
During January, three more bodies were also found on the beaches of Formentera.
Third dead body found on Balearic beach
Nearly 6,000 migrants arrived in the Balearic Islands in 2024 -- almost three times the number from the previous year.
Balearics beach bodies had been in the water for a week
DNA samples have been taken to try to identify them.
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